Cops and cameras at Moscow opposition rally

Today, as temperatures dipped below zero in Moscow, supporters of the Russian opposition gathered to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s public anti-Kremlin movement. The event was unsanctioned by Moscow authorities but despite a massive police presence, the afternoon was relatively calm. Rather than mass intimidation, the authorities seemed to be using a very targeted approach, singling out only a few high-profile opposition leaders for arrest. Watching the interaction between the police and protesters was one of the most interesting aspects of the event.